The fun part is you bring your own designs and we will make it for you!
There are three stages in wicker furniture production:
Framing:
Rattan cane is steamed and bent into the desired shape using a jig or mold. The cane is left on the jig to dry. Once dry, the individual pieces are
assembled to form the frame. All wicker frames from Pier 1 are first nailed or screwed together and then may be wrapped with rattan peel, which adds both
strength and a decorative element.
Weaving:
The weave refers to the pattern of the rattan strands. Done completely by hand, weaving takes from one to fourty days, depending on the type and complexity.
The tighter the weave, the more time it takes to make the piece (and the higher the price). There are two types of weaves: Open, a weave you can see through,
and Closed, a tight weave you can’t see through. There are numerous decorative weaving designs utilized.
Finishing:
Every piece of wicker furniture crafted for features a minimum of
seven finishing steps:
There are three stages in wicker furniture production:
Framing:
Rattan cane is steamed and bent into the desired shape using a jig or mold. The cane is left on the jig to dry. Once dry, the individual pieces are
assembled to form the frame. All wicker frames from Pier 1 are first nailed or screwed together and then may be wrapped with rattan peel, which adds both
strength and a decorative element.
Weaving:
The weave refers to the pattern of the rattan strands. Done completely by hand, weaving takes from one to fourty days, depending on the type and complexity.
The tighter the weave, the more time it takes to make the piece (and the higher the price). There are two types of weaves: Open, a weave you can see through,
and Closed, a tight weave you can’t see through. There are numerous decorative weaving designs utilized.
Finishing:
Every piece of wicker furniture crafted for features a minimum of
seven finishing steps:
- Deburring (rattan ends are burned off for a smooth feel)
- Sanding
- First color coat applied
- Sanding
- Second color coat applied
- Sanding
- Lacquering